Keyboard Tip for International Recruiters

Source: eGrabber Newsletters

Ever felt the need to use international currency symbols in email messages or resumes, but did not have these symbols on your keyboard?

Well, here is an easy way to enter those currency symbols using your keyboard. Place your cursor in the proper place in the document, hold down the ‘Alt’ key and then use the numeric keypad to enter:

0128 for Euros (€)
0163 for pounds (£)
0165 for yen (¥)

Finally, release the ‘Alt’ key and your symbol appears.

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